UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWS SOURCE | May 21, 2024

Author: Kristi Shields

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CircleIn app provides further connectivity among students

Students now have access to an app that has it all: flashcards, practice quizzes, note sharing with classmates, a planner, study groups through messaging or video chatting, all while improving connectivity with their classmates. Dixie State University launched the app CircleIn Monday evening for the third and final trial semester. Michael Lacourse, provost and vice […]

OPINION | Reopen the country

It is time for the country to lift all restrictions and for each state to move to its designated “green phase,” Utah’s being minimal level of restriction. I understand the rationale behind shutting down in the first place. It was uncharted territory, and no one knew what the right thing to do was. The lock-down […]

Zoom learning spikes anxiety levels

You know that feeling when your heart starts to race, your palms feel sweaty, you can barely catch your breath, your mind is racing at a million miles per minute and you can’t seem to clear it? This is what anxiety can feel like, and Zoom learning is something that has heightened this feeling for […]

OPINION | Companies should not be ridiculed into rebranding to please public

Companies should not have to rebrand their products to please individuals and people should not feel shamed or racist for purchasing these products. Since June, several companies have released statements announcing their rebranding of certain products due to claims of racist connotations. Aunt Jemima, a brand of syrup and pancake mix, announced its plan to […]

Campus diversity anticipated to be more prominent

While the world is in turmoil from the pandemic and protesting for equality — racial equality being the main focus — the Dixie State University community wants to enhance the focus toward campus diversity. As there has been a recent surge in attention toward the Black Lives Matter movement, diverse groups on campus have continued […]

Meditation offers ways for college students to cope

Imagine yourself in a quiet, peaceful surrounding — your happy place — eyes closed, breathing in and out, releasing every negative thought from your mind and bringing awareness to your breath and every inch of your body. This is what meditation feels like. Meditation is what keeps you in tune with your mind and body. […]

Internships canceled, functioning virtually

Considering the unfortunate outbreak of COVID-19 and the sudden shutdown of businesses throughout the country, it’s no surprise that internships have also been affected. Shane Blocker, assistant director of career services, said quite a few national internships have been canceled and local internships are now functioning virtually.  Companies that have been forced to transition to […]

OPINION: Clery report doesn’t show full picture

The annual safety and security report that all universities contribute to does not accurately portray the number of crimes that happen on college campuses. When students and their parents are researching which schools to attend, they should be better informed about campus crime statistics. The information gathered about the crime needs to be represented in […]

New form of communication during COVID-19

In the midst of COVID-19, relationships — both romantic and platonic — are being put to the test in terms of how well people can keep in touch through social media. Professor of Communication Randal Chase said face-to-face communication has always been ideal because the lack thereof leads to miscommunication. The disadvantage with traditional social […]

Dixie Awards possibly canceled due to campus shutdown

Dixie State University’s annual Dixie Awards may not be celebrated with its traditional ceremony this year. Debbie Millet, administrative specialist for the Dean of Students, said as of now the ceremony is canceled for the previously scheduled date of April 10. “We are waiting to see what directives will be given regarding this award ceremony, […]